Photography Program

Welcome to the Grossmont College Photography Program

• The Photography Program Courses for Fall 2020 are Scheduled Online / Distance Education courses.

• Each course will be taught through Canvas and will also have instructor-scheduled Zoom Meetings.

• Please email the instructor for additional information about the course and tentative Zoom meeting schedule.

Fall 2020 Schedule of Classes  |  August 17 - December 14

PHOT 150 - Introduction to Photography

Introductory course that examines the nature of photography and visual literacy through the personal exploration and making of photographic images. Satisfies General Education for Grossmont College C3.

Students may use Smart Phone, Digital Point & Shoot or Digital SLR Cameras.

PHOT 152 - Contemporary Photographic Practice

Intermediate-level course that explores historical and contemporary photographic ideas and approaches, including artificial lighting techniques and alternative photographic techniques.

Students may use Smart Phone, Digital Point & Shoot or Digital SLR Cameras.

PHOT 154 - History of Photography

Lecture-based, survey course that examines the role and function of photography and its cultural history, including its relationship to art, science, social sciences, travel, fashion, and mass media. Satisfies General Education for Grossmont College C3, CSU C1 and IGETC 3A

PHOT 166 - Image and Idea

Course is an in-depth exploration of photographic imaging with an emphasis on relating historical and contemporary conceptual thought, practice and processes while directing the students’ energies toward a balance of image and idea. Conceptual development and practice will challenge students’ ongoing work with an emphasis on developing a cohesive series of work through editing/sequencing and digital photographic book publishing.

Students may use Smart Phone, Digital Point & Shoot or Digital SLR Cameras.

Estaban Godinez Aguilar | PHOT 152 - Contemporary Photographic Practice

Program Overview

The Grossmont College Photography Program is unique and distinctive as the level of instruction about photography goes well beyond the limited purview of craft and aesthetics. As the power of the photographic image in our culture and its multiple functions in society continues to be an important component of communication, the Program addresses the students' relationship to the medium and photography's role and function as a personal, societal and cultural activity.

The Photography Program offers an AA in Studio Art - Photography degree and a Certificate of Achievement - Photography, providing for an in-depth study into the practice and critical discourse of photography, photographic seeing and lens-based culture as a visual document of creative expression and communication. The fundamentals of photographic practice are set within a series of foundation, intermediate and advanced courses which reference the rich history in relationship to contemporary approaches, including analog, digital, studio and alternative processes. With such an intensive program of study, students have the opportunity to define his or her path, whether it is to transfer to a four-year institution, portfolio and professional career development and/or personal enrichment.

Jaime Sumulong | PHOT 151 - Personal Photographic Vision

• Recognize and recall the characteristics and application of photographic tools, materials and processes in the production of photographs that apply to such photographic genres as art, commercial, fashion, editorial, photojournalism and documentary.
• Recognize, recall and demonstrate proper laboratory procedures and practices to produce photographs of optimum technical craft.
• Recognize, discuss and appraise/analyze/criticize visual themes and concepts, aesthetic and technical considerations within photography’s historical and contemporary contexts.
• Create photographs that demonstrate the comprehension, knowledge and application of photography’s visual and technical attributes in developing a personal photographic vision.